Sunday, August 27, 2006
WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE JOINING AN AFFILIATE PROGRAM?
Even though there are so many affiliate programs online and there is no limit to the number of affiliate programs that you can join(as long as you can promote them all),there are still some factors that you should consider before going ahead to join an affiliate program.Some of them are listed below:
1.Is the affiliate program a credible one?
You must find out if the affiliate program is credible.There have been instances where commission checks are sent to affiliates late or not even sent at all. Just go to Google and type in the name of the affiliate program.You can also check on the website for testimonies of present affiliates.
2.What is their commission rate?
You must find out the commission rate that the affiliate program pays it’s affiliates.Generally,most affiliate programs pay their affiliates 50% and above.Some also pay you depending on the price of the product and it may not be a 50% commission rate.You can’t afford to promote programs that pay you a measly 10% or programs that pay you $5 per sale.At that rate,when will you make a head way?
3.How often does the affiliate program pay it’s affiliates?
You must also find out how often the affiliate program pays it’s affiliates.Most affiliate programs pay only once a month.Some others like Clickbank pay once every two weeks which is twice a month.Whichever way,you must find out.
4.What is the means of payment?
Different affiliate programs pay in different ways.Some pay through Paypal(in this case,you must have a Paypal account with which you will be given a Paypal email address),check(sent through the mail) or a direct deposit paid directly into your checking account.There are still other means of payments though.Find out which one applies to your’s.Most affiliate programs however pay by mailing you a check.
5.What are their terms and conditions?
You must always read the terms and conditions of every affiliate program before you join.This will enable you to know the things that they support and those that they do not.
6.What tools and resources are provided for their affiliates
Most affiliate programs will provide you with promotional materials such as banners,text ads,graphics,articles,free ebooks and other materials that will make promoting their products easy.You can make use of them when marketing to your prospects.
You must try to learn as much as you can about the affiliate program before you join.
1.Is the affiliate program a credible one?
You must find out if the affiliate program is credible.There have been instances where commission checks are sent to affiliates late or not even sent at all. Just go to Google and type in the name of the affiliate program.You can also check on the website for testimonies of present affiliates.
2.What is their commission rate?
You must find out the commission rate that the affiliate program pays it’s affiliates.Generally,most affiliate programs pay their affiliates 50% and above.Some also pay you depending on the price of the product and it may not be a 50% commission rate.You can’t afford to promote programs that pay you a measly 10% or programs that pay you $5 per sale.At that rate,when will you make a head way?
3.How often does the affiliate program pay it’s affiliates?
You must also find out how often the affiliate program pays it’s affiliates.Most affiliate programs pay only once a month.Some others like Clickbank pay once every two weeks which is twice a month.Whichever way,you must find out.
4.What is the means of payment?
Different affiliate programs pay in different ways.Some pay through Paypal(in this case,you must have a Paypal account with which you will be given a Paypal email address),check(sent through the mail) or a direct deposit paid directly into your checking account.There are still other means of payments though.Find out which one applies to your’s.Most affiliate programs however pay by mailing you a check.
5.What are their terms and conditions?
You must always read the terms and conditions of every affiliate program before you join.This will enable you to know the things that they support and those that they do not.
6.What tools and resources are provided for their affiliates
Most affiliate programs will provide you with promotional materials such as banners,text ads,graphics,articles,free ebooks and other materials that will make promoting their products easy.You can make use of them when marketing to your prospects.
You must try to learn as much as you can about the affiliate program before you join.
